We know we live in a fantastic area; indeed just a couple of years ago, Lake Macquarie was named as one of the most ‘desirable’ location for people moving out of Sydney according to a report by Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Fast forward two years, and now KPMG analysis of the latest Australian Bureau of.

For the first time in a few years, the economic situation is looking relatively stable for those who are interested in buying a property. Last month, the RBA decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 per cent, and at 2.1 per cent, inflation rate is the lowest it’s been for a few.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest figures show the mean price of residential dwellings in NSW ($1,245,900) remains the highest in the country, followed by QLD ($944,700) and the ACT ($941,300). For Australia as a whole, key statistics in the report show: With house prices continuing to rise, home owners may well be wondering what,.

Data from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) shows that house prices increased in May, and with interest rates lowering, homeowners wanting to relocate, upgrade or downsize, may well be thinking now’s the time to do it. We all want the best price for our property, and while this favourable sellers-market may tempt homeowners to invest in upgrades.

With the end of the 2024–25 financial year on the horizon, property investors now’s the time to schedule in reviewing portfolios, tidy up tax affairs, and prepare for increased scrutiny from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). First and foremost, make sure your records are in order. Ensure you have detailed documentation for all expenses, such.

With Labor securing another term, home owners and investors alike may well be wondering what this means, and what to expect next. At the moment, it’s a wait and see situation; so let’s look at what we already know about Labor’s policies relating to property, and explore some of the other factors which may affect.

With property prices continuing to go up, many first-time buyers and indeed some investors, are turning to co-ownership as an option to get a foot on the property ladder. As the name suggests, co-ownership is the term given to when two or more people jointly purchase and own a property. But co-owning property comes with.

With CoreLogic’s latest report suggesting national home values increased 0.4% over the month, the second consecutive month of growth in the national index, and some economists suggesting homeowners might benefit from Trump’s tariff announcements tariff announcements, homeowners may be reviewing their options. Selling a house is probably one of the biggest financial transactions in a.

Last month, the 2025–26 Federal Budget announced several measures that will impact both residential and investment property owners. Here we look at some of them. How the budget impacts property investors The Government has increased maximum rates of Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 45% for approximately 1 million households. Additionally, a framework is being implemented to.

With the recent interest rate cut, and some lenders predicting further cuts this year, whether you’re looking to invest, you’re thinking of moving, or looking for a better deal on your mortgage, now might be the time to review finances and see what your borrowing options are. A good mortgage broker can simplify this process,.